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Agriculture in Muskingum County

Last modified 2008-01-02 09:15

The three primary agricultural commodities in Muskingum county are dairy, beef cattle and hogs

Muskingum County is located in the rolling hills of east-central Ohio.  Livestock represents much of the county's agricultural base.  The three primary agricultural commodities in Muskingum county are dairy, beef cattle and hogs.  Other important commodities include horticultural crops, fruits and vegetables, hay, pasture, corn, soybeans and sheep.  Muskingum County leads the state in the number of beef cows and is ranked near the top in sheep, hay and pasture.